Did you know that Thanksgiving week is also National Family Week? Recognizing that Families are an essential part of Ohio’s cultural, social, spiritual and economic fabric and that Families with children are raising our future and that Families play an important role across the lifespan and that Strong Families mean strong communities and that Families […]
We Are Thankful Here At Turning Point
November 27, 2013 by
The following guest column was submitted by Turning Point In this season of thanksgiving, we at Turning Point would like to share a few things for which we give thanks. We continuously speak to others about the generosity of our community, not just during the holiday season, but throughout the entire year. With every donation […]
Changes are coming to Area Code 740
November 22, 2013 by
The following column was submitted by State Representative Dorothy Pelanda. The North American Numbering Plan Administrator (NANPA) projects when an area code will run out of numbers, and the Public Utilities Commission has the job of deciding how to create a new area code. Reasons for this include population increases, and demand for wireless phones […]
Functional Training: Training for Life
November 20, 2013 by
This column was written by Derek Wright, Wellness Coordinator at Marion Family YMCA There are dozens of methods of training out there, but what is the best? Ultimately it comes down to every individual’s specific needs and goals. When an individual is looking to build an exercise routine, it is important to examine the goals […]
Marion County Children Services Thanks the Community
November 14, 2013 by
The following guest column was submitted by Marion County Children Services Marion County Children Services wants to thank the residents of Marion County for your continued commitment to children. We are fortunate to provide services to have community that has a long standing history of valuing safe children and strong families. We will continue to […]
Thoughts of Thanks
November 9, 2013 by
The director’s chair in the corner office where Campbell and Center Streets intersect affords me a bird’s eye view of all things Palace related. From my perspective and from all that I hear and see through my role at the Theatre, I am unswervingly convinced that we have so very much for which to be […]
Halloween (A christian’s perspective but not what you think)
October 31, 2013 by
OK, let me say this first as I tackle this…this is A Christian’s perspective (my perspective not all Christians). A lot of people are ready to lump all people together so I feel the need for a disclaimer. Many Christian’s do not share my viewpoint and many do. I only speak for myself. Halloween does […]
Give a Little, Give a Lot
October 25, 2013 by
The following column was submitted by Pam Stone, Executive Director of United Way of Marion County. I was recently invited to a meeting in which I was the only attendee other than the person who called it. She looked at me dejectedly and said, “I’m happy to lead the charge, but I can’t do it […]
Land Conservation Easements
October 25, 2013 by
The following column was submitted by State Representative Dorothy Pelanda. I recently held a town hall meeting on Land Conservation Easements. Here were some questions from the audience that will illustrate the concept: What is a conservation easement? A conservation easement is a voluntary agreement between a property owner and a conservation organization or the […]
Pastor Appreciation Month
October 18, 2013 by
Well, it is pastor’s appreciation month again when all pastor’s secretly hope their congregation will remember them in some way to encourage them. My church has always done a pretty good job at remembering this month and it’s always appreciated. Last year, some gift cards and a surprise moment of honor was heart felt and […]
